Chilcotin Western Explorer
Chilcotin Western Explorer. 15 days/14 nights. Start: Calgary - End: Vancouver.
DEPARTURE DATES 2024
JUNE 17 19 21 23 27
JULY 01 03 05 07 11 15 17 19 21 25 29 31
AUGUST 02 04 08 12 14 16 18 22 26 28 30
SEPTEMBER 01 05 09 11 13 15 19
HOTELS
CALGARY: Sandman Signature Downtown or Delta Hotel Downtown
BANFF: Banff Caribou Lodge or Mount Royal hotel
JASPER: Lobstick Lodge or Chateau Jasper
100 MILE HOUSE: Spruce Hill Resort or the 108 Golf Resort
ANAHIM LAKE: Eagle's Nest Resort
BELLA COOLA: Bella Coola Valley Inn or Eagle Lodge
PORT HARDY: Kwa'Lilas Hotel or Glen Lyon Inn
CAMPBELL RIVER: Painters Lodge Holiday Resort
VICTORIA: Royal Scot Hotel or Chateau Victoria
VANCOUVER: Holiday Inn Vancouver Downtown or Holiday Inn Centre
We recommend to book and all-wheel-drive vehicle. Driving conditions may prove challenging in some remote areas.
- Day 01: Arrival Calgary
- Day 02: Calgary - Banff National Park
- Day 03: Banff
- Day 04: Banff - Jasper
- Day 05: Jasper - 100 Mile House
- Day 06: 100 Mile House - Anahim Lake
- Day 07: Anahim Lake, BC - day off
- Day 08: Anahim Lake - Bella Coola/Hagensborg
- Day 09: Bella Coola/Hagensborg - Port Hardy
- Day 10: Port Hardy - Campbell River
- Day 11: Campbell River - Victoria
- Day 12: Victoria
- Day 13: Victoria - Vancouver
- Day 14: Vancouver
- Day 15: Departure Vancouver
Arrival Calgary
1 Day
25 km
After arrival, pick up the rental car and drive to the hotel booked in downtown Calgary.
Calgary - Banff National Park
1 Day
130 km
The morning starts with a visit to Calgary and enjoy the combination between old and new: Fort Calgary, the 'Stampede' domain, Calgary Tower, the traffic free shopping streets, and more. Via the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, you drive through the rolling graslands of Kananaskis Horse country on the way to Banff. The valley offers beautiful vistas and brings you to the iconic parkland town of Banff. Lodging.
Banff
1 Day
25 km
Enjoy the wonderful nature, make an excursion with the elevator to Sulphur Mountain, visit Lake Minnewanka and the Bow Falls or relax in the hot water sources of Cave & Basin. Hiking, shopping and fine dining: it is all part of the Banff experience.
Banff - Jasper
1 Day
300 km
Today will be unforgetable! Follow the famous Icefield Parkway. Your first stop will ben the wonderful Lake Louise, overshadowed by Mt. Victoria. Walk around the lake or en enjoy a relaxing canoeing trip. Afterwards to the Athebasca Glacier and go up the mountain with the 'Snocoach' (to be paid locally). Passing stunning lakes, impressive waterfalls and eternal snow, you will reach Jasper.
Jasper - 100 Mile House
1 Day
460 km
Today you follow the Yellowhead Highway to the south to Clearwater. Along the way you pass the wonderful Mt. Robson, the highest mountain in the Rockies. In Clearwater, visit the beautiful Wells Gray Park with lots of waterfalls in the pristine nature. A nice walk gives you new energy. To 100 Mile House for lodgings.
100 Mile House - Anahim Lake
1 Day
410 km
Today you continue westward through the pristine wilderness of the British Columbia Interior. Travelling along the Chilcotin - Bella Coola Highway you arrive at Eagle"s Nest Resort on the shores of Anahim Lake, boasting some of the most stunning scenery in Canada. The property is surrounded by water on three sides, the deep water of the lake reflecting the ancient forests and rising volcanic rock escarpments. Overnight.
Anahim Lake, BC - day off
1 Day
30 km
Enjoy the beautiful outdoors at the resort. Relax on the wide decks and sock up the sun or perhaps embark on a hike along the nearby Rainbow Ridge trail along the top of e sheer volcanic rock wall, overlooking the forest below. Overnight.
Anahim Lake - Bella Coola/Hagensborg
1 Day
150 km
This morning, you leave this beautiful lake and travel further north to the mountain ranges before turning west into the southern arm of Tweedsmuir National Park. The largest protected park in the province boasts a near untouched wilderness as it has been for hundreds of centuries. Leaving the park, you travel into the peaceful Bella Coola Valley, home to the Nuxalt First Nations people and situated at the headwaters of a 100 km inlet leading to the Pacific Ocean. Overnight in Hagensborg.
Bella Coola/Hagensborg - Port Hardy
1 Day
100 km
You embark on the ferry (ticket for the car and all passengers included), which follows the riged coast line of British Columbia to the south. You enter deep fjords with wonderful panoramas on snowy mountains and authentic local villages. The last hours, you cruise in open water and you might be accompanied by dolphins and whales.
Port Hardy - Campbell River
1 Day
250 km
You travel south along the eastern shore of Vancouver Island. On the way to Campbell River, we suggest you make a side trip to Telegraph Cove, this morning. You can participate in an optional boat rip at sea, to look for whales in the famous region of Johnstone Strait. Campbell River is know as the 'Salmon Fishing Capital' of the world and many activities are provided.
Campbell River - Victoria
1 Day
270 km
Following the Strait of Geogia, separating the island from de British Columbia Mainland, you continue along the coast past the quaint villages of Parkville, Nanaimo where you can visit the historic 'Bastion' and the Centennial Museum, further to the murals of Chemainus and the totem village of Duncan. End of the day arrival in beautiful colonial Victoria. Lodging.
Victoria
1 Day
15 km
Discover the charm and beauty of this wonderful city. Visit the Parliament Buildings, the Inner- and Outer Harbor, the interesting British Columbia Provincial Museum, Beacon Hill Park, the historic Empress Hotel and much more.
Victoria - Vancouver
1 Day
110 km
On the way to the ferry, start with a visit to the colourful Butchart Gardens. In the afternoon, the ferry (a voucher for this service is included but without reservation), brings you from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen. After arrival, a short drive to Vancouver and check in at the hotel. Time for a first discovery of the city.
Vancouver
1 Day
10 km
You will have the entire day to tour Vancouver and surrounding area. Some suggestions: MacMillan Planetarium, Chinatown, Gastown, Granville Island, Grouse Mountain and Stanley Park. Overnight in Vancouver.
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Standard hotels (0CA00018)
is available starting at 2978 EUR
| Rooms | 17.06.25 - 30.06.25 | 01.07.25 - 14.07.25 | 15.07.25 - 31.08.25 | 01.09.25 - 20.09.25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2X DOUBLE ROOMS + 1 RENTALCAR (K2X2D) | 2750 | 2946 | 2802 | 2750 |
| DOUBLE ROOM 1 BED (K21) | 2978 | 3221 | 3077 | 2978 |
| QUADRUPLE ROOM 2 BEDS (K42) | 1869 | 1988 | 1922 | 1869 |
| TRIPLE ROOM 2 BEDS (K32) | 2270 | 2427 | 2338 | 2270 |
| SINGLE ROOM (K11) | 5773 | 6265 | 5972 | 5773 |
| per child in parents room 2 - 12 (DACHD12) | 316 | 316 | 316 | 316 |
| Alamo Suppl. Gold - per car (DALGOLD) | 175 | 175 | 175 | 175 |
Included
- Hotelaccomodation based on lodging + local sales taxes, as per itinerary and as per chosen hotel category.
- Car rental with GPS, adapted to the number of persons in the car, one driver. Extra drivers and/or underage drivers can be added with supplement.
- Single: Economy except if the car is brought back to another city than the one it started from, than Compact.
- Double/Twin: Compact
- Triple: Intermediate
- Quadruple and 2x double rooms: Fullsize.
- Any other car rental category can be provided with the appropriate price adjustment.
- Only for selfdrives booked as published: roadbook with description of day by day itinerary. (Only available in Dutch and French)
- Local roadmap of the State or Province (Canda), or a road atlas if the trip brings you through different states.
Not Included
All services NOT mentioned such as:
- International passport and charges for ESTA = USA and or ETA = Canada.
- Airline tickets, airport taxes, fuel surcharge, security fee, and more.
- Meals at the hotels except if confirmed differently at time of confirmation.
- Resort fees, Urban fees, Facility fees and other fees charged by some hotels and to be paid locally.
- Eventual cost for a (new) Belgian - European drivers licence, if the current one does not state "Drivers Licence" in English.
- Warrant/Security Deposit/Guarantee cost for rental cars, motorhomes, motorbikes, hotels and more.
- Fuel for the vehicles and parking costs.
- Charges for tollroads en toll bridges
- Insurances (cancellation insurance, travel and assistance insurance, luggage insurance, etc).
- Admissions to the national parks, to attractions, extra excursions, etc.
- All personal expenses (Food & Drinks), souvenirs and more.
Good To Know
FLIGHTS:
Wings ‘n Wheels is offering a large choice of European and American carriers which operates daily flights to and from the USA and Canada, starting from Brussels and as well as from the main airports in neighboring countries.
International and eventual domestic flights are not included. Airlines work with flexible prices and availability does change quickly. Use the contact form below and send it to your travel agent (enter your postal code or city name or the name of your travel agency) and indicate accurately your travel dates (departure and return) together with the surname (family name), first name and date of birth of each traveler and Wings ‘n Wheels will search for the best deals, considering itinerary and pricing.
A-LA-CARTE - TAILOR MADE:
All self-drive itineraries can be amended and tailormade “ à la carte” to your wishes.
CARRENTAL - DRIVERS LICENCE:
It is mandatory to present a NATIONAL driving licence with on the front side "Driving Licence". An international drivers licence is a translation only and not a valid document to rent a vehicle.
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